The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has voiced his profound disappointment regarding the performance and behavior of Members of the 8th Parliament of Ghana.

In a recent interview with Citi News, often referred to as Joe Wise, he criticized the current parliamentary session for its lack of focus and overwhelming controversies, arguing that it has neglected its primary duty of lawmaking.

He noted that this Parliament has not met the legislative benchmarks set by its predecessors, ultimately falling short of public expectations.

Joe Wise lamented the state of affairs in the 8th Parliament, emphasizing that instead of dedicating time to lawmaking, Members have often engaged in unproductive disputes.

He pointed out that the number of laws passed during this session is significantly lower than in previous sessions, highlighting the inadequate legislative output, both in terms of major laws and smaller legislative instruments.

“Let me say that I am disappointed in the eighth Parliament, generally. I said the other time that we have done very little in legislation. You can just take the number of laws and smaller legislations we have done. We have wasted so much time on inconsequential things, inconsequential matters. Our main job is making laws.

“You go and take the number of laws we have made in the last four years and compare with the other Parliaments and you see that the eighth Parliament has been the least.

“It has been full of controversy. Matters that previously we used to sit down and discuss and overcome and do, now we take them into fisticuffs and that is most disappointing to me.”